Chapter 2 Using basic features
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Tool Purpose Description
Toolbox
Pencil
Write or draw
digital ink in the
style of a pencil.
The pencil can be used for most writing applications.
Pen
Write or draw
digital ink in the
style of a pen.
The pen is useful for teaching students handwriting.
Crayon
Write or draw
digital ink in the
style of a wax
crayon.
The crayon works best with artistic work, such as painting
and coloring pictures, rather than writing.
Paintbrush 1
Write or draw
digital ink in the
style of a narrow
paintbrush.
The narrow paintbrush works best with artistic work, such
as painting and coloring pictures, rather than writing.
Paintbrush 2
Write or draw
digital ink in the
style of a wider
paintbrush.
The wider paintbrush works best with artistic work, such
as painting and coloring pictures, rather than writing.
Charcoal pencil
Write or draw
digital ink in the
style of charcoal
pencil.
The charcoal pencil works best with artistic work, such as
painting and coloring pictures, rather than writing.
Air brush
Write or draw
digital ink in the
style of an
airbrush.
The air brush works best with artistic work, such as
painting and coloring pictures, rather than writing.
Eraser
Use a pen or finger
as an eraser
Erase ink from the screen as needed. Multitouch is not
supported.
Palette
Customize an
existing color.
Use the palette tool to create a new color by customizing
a color from the ColorBox. Select a color to be blended
with the currently selected color, then slowly mix the
palette until you achieve the desired color blend.